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MIL • Shooting Guard, Point Guard, and Small Forward • #77
about 2 months ago
Porter, who came off the bench in Monday’s win over the Hawks, is dealing with a strained oblique muscle. Given Rivers’ words, KPJ’s injury may be a week-to-week deal, and that’s being conservative. His absence raises Ryan Rollins’ fantasy ceiling, and Gary Trent Jr. may re-enter the rotation.
Source: Darius Joshua
MIL • Shooting Guard, Point Guard, and Small Forward • #77
about 2 months ago
KPJ came off the bench in his last game out, but his vacated minutes should give Ryan Rollins a higher upside. Gary Trent Jr. may pick up some extra minutes too, but Rollins is the clear streaming option here.
Source: NBA Injury Report
MIL • Shooting Guard, Point Guard, and Small Forward • #77
about 2 months ago
Porter, who came off the bench in Monday’s win over the Hawks, is dealing with a strained oblique muscle. Gary Trent Jr. could be moved into the rotation after picking up a DNP-CD the last time out, but he would not be worth the streaming risk.
Source: NBA Injury Report
MIL • Shooting Guard, Point Guard, and Small Forward • #77
about 2 months ago
Looking to give the bench unit a spark, Bucks head coach Doc Rivers moved Porter to the bench, with Kyle Kuzma moving into the starting lineup. While he didn’t score much, KPJ’s seven assists were valuable. As for Kuzma, he accounted for 10 points, one rebound, one assist, one block and one three-pointer. Porter moving to the bench is disappointing from a fantasy standpoint, but managers must hold onto him. The playing time will still be there.
MIL • Shooting Guard, Point Guard, and Small Forward • #77
about 2 months ago
Porter Jr. was one of several Milwaukee players to struggle against San Antonio on Thursday. However, his struggles marked a season low in points and tied season lows in assists and rebounds. The Bucks won’t take the floor again until Monday against the Hawks, so Porter Jr. will have some time to regroup and look for more production in the next outing.
MIL • Shooting Guard, Point Guard, and Small Forward • #77
about 2 months ago
Porter was initially probable for Sunday’s game, so the status upgrade is unsurprising. He’ll occupy his usual place in the starting lineup as the Bucks look to end Week 12 with a win.
Source: Jim Owczarski
MIL • Shooting Guard, Point Guard, and Small Forward • #77
2 months ago
Porter is dealing with a right hip contusion, but the good news is that he’s probable on the Bucks’ initial injury report. If he’s unable to play, Gary Trent Jr. could be the replacement in the starting lineup, while Ryan Rollins will take on a larger role as Milwaukee’s primary playmaker.
Source: Milwaukee Bucks
MIL • Shooting Guard, Point Guard, and Small Forward • #77
2 months ago
After returning from a sprained ankle that sidelined him for over a month, Porter has exceeded the expectations of many fantasy managers. The Bucks’ guard has been a top-20 player in eight- and nine-cat formats, well above his Yahoo! ADP (109). On Friday, Porter joined Giannis Antetokounmpo as the only Bucks players with at least 20 points, and he recorded a complete stat line with solid percentages. Rostered in 71 percent of Yahoo! leagues, KPJ is worth scooping up if available in shallow leagues.
MIL • Shooting Guard, Point Guard, and Small Forward • #77
2 months ago
Porter Jr. put together another productive performance as the Bucks’ lead guard. As usual, he was an effective passer — leading his team in assists on Wednesday — and he also shot the ball efficiently before finishing as Milwaukee’s third leading scorer. A lack of free-throw attempts prevented him from scoring more points. Nonetheless, Porter Jr. continues to fit nicely alongside AJ Green and Ryan Rollins at the guard position in the Bucks’ starting unit.
MIL • Shooting Guard, Point Guard, and Small Forward • #77
2 months ago
Porter has recorded three double-doubles in his last four appearances, but the 25 points scored in Sunday’s win were the most in a game for him in nearly a month. A fourth-round player in eight-cat formats over the past two weeks, Porter continues to exceed expectations in fantasy basketball. For the season, he has been a first-round player in eight-cat formats. The Bucks play three games in Week 12.
MIL • Shooting Guard, Point Guard, and Small Forward • #77
2 months ago
KPJ was one of Milwaukee’s top couple of scorers on Wednesday, and he shot efficiently from the floor despite major struggles from the three-point line. He also contributed on the glass and as a passer, which have been standard for him this season. Poter will continue to be counted on by the Bucks for nightly production, regardless of who he is sharing the floor with. He finished December strong and should remain a productive fantasy basketball option at the guard position.
MIL • Shooting Guard, Point Guard, and Small Forward • #77
2 months ago
Porter was excellent as he has been all month, mostly without Giannis Antetokounmpo. In December, the 25-year-old shooting guard is averaging 20.5 points per game, 5.8 rebounds per game and 8.0 assists per game. Porter should be rostered in more than 67 percent of Yahoo! leagues at this point.
MIL • Shooting Guard, Point Guard, and Small Forward • #77
3 months ago
Porter Jr. had several highs and lows throughout Friday’s loss. He finished as the Bucks’ second leading scorer, but shot poorly overall and made only one of his seven three-point attempts. He also tied a team-high in assists, although his seven turnovers led to a poor assist-to-turnover ratio and cost his team several scoring opportunities. His eight turnovers were impactful and helped add to his balanced stat line. However, he left a lot of meat on the bone and will look to be more consistent on Saturday against the Bulls.
MIL • Shooting Guard, Point Guard, and Small Forward • #77
3 months ago
KPJ’s stellar season continued in this game. He scored exactly 24 points for a second straight game, but this time it was enough for Milwaukee to get a victory. He has only played 11 games this season, but he ranks in the top 10 in per-game value in nine-cat leagues. KPJ has thrived with Giannis Antetokounmpo sidelined, though it hasn’t been enough to keep Milwaukee afloat consistently. Still, it was enough in this game, and he’ll look to stay hot in Memphis on Friday.
MIL • Shooting Guard, Point Guard, and Small Forward • #77
3 months ago
While Porter committed six turnovers on Sunday, his finishing one assist shy of a triple-double is more notable, especially in eight-cat formats. Since the Bucks lost Giannis Antetokounmpo on December 3, KPJ has been a top-10 player in eight-cat. And even with the high turnover counts, Porter has been a top-20 player in nine-cat during this stretch. The Bucks play three games in Week 10, starting with the Pacers on Tuesday.
MIL • Shooting Guard, Point Guard, and Small Forward • #77
3 months ago
For fantasy managers competing in eight-cat formats or punting turnovers, Thursday was a great night to have Porter rostered. In addition to recording his second double-double of the season, he matched his previous high with 13 assists. However, Porter was also responsible for seven of the Bucks’ 16 turnovers. KPJ has been a first-round player in eight-cat formats over the past two weeks, and the overall production has been good enough to make him a top-20 player in nine-cat.
MIL • Shooting Guard, Point Guard, and Small Forward • #77
3 months ago
There’s a lot of slack to pick up with Giannis Antetokounmpo out of the lineup. That’s certainly playing into some of the numbers Porter and his teammates have put up recently, not that fantasy managers are complaining. Porter was one assist and three rebounds shy of a triple-double last week against the 76ers. He was able to pull of the triple-double Thursday against the Celtics, but the bigger takeaway is Porter has consistently put up solid numbers this year and Giannis being out has only added to has value in the short-term.
MIL • Shooting Guard, Point Guard, and Small Forward • #77
3 months ago
No Giannis Antetokounmpo means there’s more room for Porter to spread his wings offensively, and the Bucks certainly need him to do it. He was highly productive against the Pistons, with the 32 points being a season-high. Not only did Porter record a complete line, but he was efficient, shooting well over 50 percent from the field and committing just one turnover. KPJ is rostered in 51 percent of Yahoo! leagues, and that number should increase after Saturday’s performance.
MIL • Shooting Guard, Point Guard, and Small Forward • #77
3 months ago
Porter Jr remained productive in his fourth game back from his early-season knee injury. While he didn’t score as well as the previous two outings, he utilized the charity stripe to make his way to 20 points for the third straight game, while tallying his most productive numbers as a rebounder and facilitator since returning. The sample size has been small this season for Porter, but he’s put up good fantasy numbers more times than he hasn’t. With Giannis Antetokounmpo (calf) out of the lineup, Porter Jr. will have even more freedom to create on the offensive end.
MIL • Shooting Guard, Point Guard, and Small Forward • #77
3 months ago
Porter was coming off a 30-point game in Monday’s loss to the Wizards, but saw an uptick in usage on Wednesday due to Giannis Antetokounmpo leaving with an injury three minutes into the game. Porter’s in line to be an impact fantasy player for the rest of the season if he can just stay healthy.
MIL • Shooting Guard, Point Guard, and Small Forward • #77
3 months ago
Porter is available after initially being listed as questionable with a back injury. The 25-year-old point guard had 30 points against the Wizards on Sunday, but left the game early with back spasms. It’s a good sign for fantasy managers that Porter’s injury wasn’t more serious as it looks like he’s running with the starting point guard job for the Bucks again.
MIL • Shooting Guard, Point Guard, and Small Forward • #77
3 months ago
KPJ dropped 30 points in Sunday’s loss to Washington, but he left midway through the fourth quarter with lower back spasms. The back issue may keep him sidelined, and if he is unavailable, Ryan Rollins would presumably soak up additional minutes.
Source: NBA Injury Report
MIL • Shooting Guard, Point Guard, and Small Forward • #77
3 months ago
KPJ made his return to the lineup on Saturday and was solid in that game after missing 19 games with a knee injury. However, he was a stud in this game before exiting with 6:37 left in the fourth due to lower back spasms. This shouldn’t be a lengthy absence for KPJ, but there is a chance he misses Wednesday’s game against the Pistons. Still, this was a phenomenal performance for him, and he has a chance to have a special season, as long as he remains healthy.
Source: Milwaukee Bucks
MIL • Shooting Guard, Point Guard, and Small Forward • #77
3 months ago
KPJ injured his knee in the season opener and has been sidelined since. In his first game back, he immediately returned to the starting lineup. He logged 25 minutes, but that may not have been because of a minutes restriction since the game was lopsided until garbage time. KPJ is available in 64 percent of Yahoo! leagues, but if his first game back is any indicator, he is worth adding off the waiver wire.
MIL • Shooting Guard, Point Guard, and Small Forward • #77
3 months ago
Porter is back, with Saturday’s game being his first since late October. He’ll start with Gary Trent Jr. being bumped to the bench. That’s good news for those who have Ryan Rollins, especially if this is the lineup that Doc Rivers decides to stick with moving forward. Giannis is also good to go after logging 28 minutes in his first game back from a strained groin on Friday. Look for him to be under a similar minutes limit against the Nets.
Source: NBA Lineups
MIL • Shooting Guard, Point Guard, and Small Forward • #77
3 months ago
Sidelined since late October, Porter is ready to make his return to the court. While the Bucks have not divulged an official minutes limit, fantasy managers should not expect to see Porter take on a full workload in his first game back. Something to watch as KPJ shakes off the rust is how his return impacts Ryan Rollins’ playing time. Rollins has been excellent so far, but Porter’s return gives the Bucks another playmaker to call on.
Source: Jackson Gross
MIL • Shooting Guard, Point Guard, and Small Forward • #77
3 months ago
Porter has been out since late October after undergoing a minor procedure on his right knee. The 25-year-old is listed as questionable, which at least gives him a chance of suiting up against the Nets on Saturday. Ryan Rollins has been excellent in Porter’s absence and should hold on to his starting job even when Porter returns.
MIL • Shooting Guard, Point Guard, and Small Forward • #77
4 months ago
Porter suffered a right meniscus injury during an on-court return-to-play workout on Thursday. According to the Bucks, he’ll undergo a minor arthroscopic procedure and be out for another four weeks. The strategy for fantasy managers is simple: add Ryan Rollins if he’s still sitting on the waiver wire. Rostered in 37 percent of Yahoo! leagues, he’s providing top-25 value in nine-cat formats while averaging 31.1 minutes per game.
Source: Milwaukee Bucks
MIL • Shooting Guard, Point Guard, and Small Forward • #77
4 months ago
Porter has not played since injuring his ankle during the regular season opener, and Thursday’s game will be the fourth he’s missed. Ryan Rollins has filled in admirably as the starting point guard and is worth rostering until KPJ returns.
Source: Milwaukee Bucks
MIL • Shooting Guard, Point Guard, and Small Forward • #77
5 months ago
KPJ had already been ruled out for Friday’s game against Toronto, but he won’t play against Cleveland on Sunday either. That will likely result in at least two starts for Ryan Rollins, who turned in a 9/4/3/3 line in 29 minutes off the bench against the Wizards.
Source: Milwaukee Bucks